The stadiums, non-competition venues and other infrastructure the SC and its stakeholders are delivering will contribute to a compact and connected 2022 FIFA World Cup™ with sustainability and accessibility at its heart. After the tournament, the stadiums and surrounding precincts will become vibrant hubs of community life – an integral part of the legacy they are building.
Al Wakrah Stadium
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Design inspiration |
The sails of traditional dhow boats |
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Location |
15 km from central Doha |
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2022 matches |
Up to quarter-final stage |
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2022 capacity |
40,000 |
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Legacy |
Home of Al Wakrah Sports Club, cycling and running tracks, multipurpose indoor arena, mosque, wedding hall, community market |
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Legacy capacity |
20,000 |
Al Thumama Stadium
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Design inspiration |
The gahfiya (traditional woven cap) worn by men and boys in the Middle East |
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Location |
12 km from central Doha |
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2022 matches |
Up to quarter-final stage |
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2022 capacity |
40,000 |
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Legacy |
Home of a local football club, Aspetar sports medicine clinic, multipurpose indoor arena, cycling and running tracks, retail and commercial space, mosque, boutique hotel |
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Legacy capacity |
20,000 |
Ras Abu Aboud Stadium
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Design inspiration |
A beacon of innovation and sustainability on the shores of the Gulf |
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Location |
10 km from central Doha |
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2022 matches |
Up to quarter-final stage |
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2022 capacity |
40,000 |
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Legacy |
A seafront development on the stadium site and multiple sporting facilities around Qatar |
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Legacy capacity |
0 (fully demountable stadium) |
Al Bayt – Al Khor Stadium
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Design inspiration |
The bayt al-sha’ar of nomadic peoples who have lived in Qatar’s deserts for millennia |
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Location |
35 km from central Doha |
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2022 matches |
Up to quarter-final stage |
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2022 capacity |
60,000 |
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Legacy |
Home of Al Khor Sports Club, 5-star hotel, shopping centre, gym, multipurpose hall, Aspetar sports medicine clinic, running and cycling tracks |
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Legacy capacity |
32,000 |
Khalifa International Stadium
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Design inspiration |
An ultra-modern stadium that honours Qatar’s sporting history |
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Location |
5 km from central Doha |
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2022 matches |
Up to quarter-final stage |
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2022 capacity |
40,000 |
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Legacy |
Home stadium of Qatar’s men’s national team, museum of Olympic history |
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Legacy capacity |
40,000 |
